Not Santorini, but Guishan Island

Transportation Guide - Getting there: Take a ferry from Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port to Guishan Island (50-minute ride, ¥100 one-way). Ferries run from 8:40 AM to 6:30 PM. Book tickets 3 days in advance via the "Xiangzhou Port" WeChat official account—opt for morning departures to avoid crowds 🚢. - On the island: Hop-on/hop-off sightseeing buses cost ¥20/person, or rent an e-bike (¥50-60/day) for flexible exploration 🛵. Accommodation Picks - Luxury: Liyuan·Zhonggui Island Resort Hotel offers sea-view villas and private beaches 🏡. - Budget-friendly: Blue Coast Homestay (10-minute walk from the pier, ~¥200/person) 💸. - Unique: Leyu Valley Camp for glamping and bonfire nights 🔥. Must-Visit Spots - Guishan Warship Memorial Park: Features red lighthouse, cliffside boardwalks, and engraved boulders commemorating the Wanshan naval battle, with panoramic sea views 🌊. - Wenchang Square: Over 30 engraved steles by renowned artists, plus a statue overlooking the Lingding Ocean—stunning at sunset 🌇. - Beishan Reservoir: Dubbed the "Green Stairway" along the coast, perfect for misty sunrise vistas (¥20 sightseeing bus ride) ☁️. - Guihai Village: Santorini-style blue-and-white lanes with bougainvillea-lined slopes, straight out of a manga 🎨. - Guishan Lighthouse: Iconic landmark; sunset hues against the white tower create perfect shots from illy Café’s terrace 📸. Food Recs - Seafood: Try soy sauce-baked shrimp or seafood casserole at Xianye Restaurant, or spicy mantis shrimp and mudskipper fish soup at Xiongfeng Da Pai Dang 🦐. - Night market: Charcoal-grilled oysters and seaweed jelly at Wanfeng Market (~¥50/person) 🦪. - Local bites: Shrimp wonton noodles and milk tea at HK-style cafés, or island-themed desserts at Gui Xiaobai Coffee 🍧. Pro Tips - Wear light-colored dresses or JK uniforms with straw hats for photogenic looks 👗. - Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and motion sickness meds 🧴. - Mobile payments accepted island-wide, but carry cash for small shops 💴. Guishan Island